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Peeling Back the Layers: Inner Striptease & Cosmic Guidance with Marijke McCandless

Summary:
In this soul-stirring episode of Cosmic Confluence, host Sana invites Marijke McCandless—mindfulness coach, playfulness instigator, and award-winning author—to dive into the concept of the Inner Striptease. They explore Practice 12 from Marijke’s book Naked in the Now, focusing on “Letting Guidance In” through ancient divination tools like Tarot and the I Ching. Marijke shares her personal journey of peeling back conditioned layers, embracing vulnerability, and tuning into inner wisdom, making the spiritual journey juicy, playful, and transformative. If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your intuition or unsure how to access deeper guidance, this conversation offers gentle yet profound insights.

About the Guest:
Marijke McCandless is an award-winning writer, mindfulness coach, and creator of Naked in the Now: Juicy Practices for Getting Present, winner of the Chanticleer International Book Award for Mind and Spirit. With her playful approach, she helps others strip away the layers of conditioning and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her work weaves meditation, playfulness, and spiritual exploration into everyday life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Inner Striptease is about shedding conditioned identities to reveal your true self.

  • Tools like Tarot and I Ching offer reflective mirrors for accessing inner wisdom.

  • Spiritual growth doesn’t have to be dry—it can be playful, curious, and even seductive.

  • Willingness and openness are essential to connecting with guidance from within.

  • Vulnerability with oneself can be a powerful, private practice that fuels personal transformation.

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